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A 1980s Repulse Bay duplex was given an eight-month-long renovation by designer Peggy Bels to create a “greater sense of space, light and openness”. Photo: Eugene Chan
Architecture and design

A Hong Kong duplex regains light and space after restoring a 5.8-metre ceiling

A Repulse Bay home renovation restored a double-height ceiling, flooding the interiors with light and putting the views centre stage.

Architecture and design

She left the renovation to her husband and designer. Here’s how it turned out

Architecture and design

Inside a 60-year-old Hong Kong home where every object tells a story

Architecture and design

A Hong Kong flat gets a Scandinavian-inspired makeover – and a sewing room

This 1,300 sq ft Mid-Levels flat was gutted, and a bedroom and corridor were removed to free up space and allow for a room for the owner’s hobbies.

The living area of the Mid-Levels flat, which was transformed into a functional space with clean lines. Photo: Harold de Puymorin. Styling: Esther van Wijck
This sewing room was added to a Mid-Levels flat as part of a renovation led by Hong Kong architect Liz Lau Win-wa. Photo: Harold de Puymorin. Styling: Esther van Wijck
Architecture and design

A 1950s house in Singapore is reborn as a contemporary home open to the elements

Architect Chang Yong Ter blended old and new in reworking the 2,240 sq ft single-storey house that stays cool without air conditioning.

Architecture and design

The Hong Kong home designed to be family-friendly without feeling immaculate

Architect Darius Woo transformed a 1,500 sq ft Happy Valley flat into a real home with thoughtfully designed focal points.

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Architecture and design

Cantopop singer Jude Tsang and property investor Kevin Yeung’s Hong Kong home

Three generations live in harmony in Peak home that weaves faith, family and Fujian heritage into the design.

Kevin Yeung (left) and Jude Tsang with their “baby J” in the redesigned home. Photo: Avospaces The living room in the 2,500 sq ft Peak apartment, with a view over Victoria Harbour into Kowloon. Soil Studios helped transform the 1960s-built home into a multigenerational spiritual sanctuary. Photo: Studio Periphery
Kevin Yeung (left) and Jude Tsang with their “baby J” in the redesigned home. Photo: Avospaces The living room in the 2,500 sq ft Peak apartment, with a view over Victoria Harbour into Kowloon. Soil Studios helped transform the 1960s-built home into a multigenerational spiritual sanctuary. Photo: Studio Periphery
Architecture and design

Feng shui and art guide a 1,400 sq ft Hong Kong flat’s transformation

To optimise energy flow, interior designer Quinn Wong reworked the Ho Man Tin flat using clever design and indigo blue threads.

Architecture and design

This Singapore flat is a layered sanctuary that gradually reveals itself

Blending privacy and comfort, Leena Interior Design Studio transformed a public housing unit into a couple’s ideal home.

Architecture and design

Making a 1,615 sq ft Hong Kong rental a beautiful home with reversible design

Prague Design Hub transformed a Repulse Bay flat while preserving the home’s original fabric using custom furniture and removable decor.

The large living area of this Repulse Bay apartment was sectioned into two zones: one anchored by the sofa for convivial relaxation, the other for dining, connected by a custom-made shelving unit running the length of the side wall. Photo: Eugene Chan
Architecture and design

Room to be themselves: inside a 2,800 sq ft Mid-Levels family haven

A Mid-Levels flat in Hong Kong harmonises work-from-home needs and bespoke design for three adults.

Interior design studio hoo designed this three-bedroom flat, balancing privacy and modern sophistication, in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels. Photo: hoo
Interior design studio hoo designed this three-bedroom flat, balancing privacy and modern sophistication, in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels. Photo: hoo
Architecture and design

In this quiet family holiday home in Tokyo, Japanese tradition meets modernity

Hong Kong’s Jason Caroline Design reimagines a property investor’s pad around ‘ma’, the art of the pause, rendered in tatami and timber.

Architecture and design

These beeswax candles shaped like fruit and vegetables look good enough to eat

Jessica Gonzalez started making candles as a kind of therapy after her parents died. Her produce-inspired candles keep her connected to them.

Architecture and design

Discover the genius behind everyday objects’ design at fun Hong Kong experience

A new exhibition at M+ based on the popular Japanese TV series Design Ah! dissects items including umbrellas, flip-flops and cup noodles.

A visitor tries his hand at a challenge at “Design Ah! Experience the Wonder of Everyday Design”, a new exhibition based on a popular Japanese TV series at Hong Kong’s M+ museum. Photo: M+
Wellness

Are mould and toxins in your home making you ill? How to reduce health risks

Mould thrives in humid climates, and certain furniture can introduce particles that can cause coughs and even cancer. Here’s how to stay safe.

Black mould is a chronic health hazard that thrives in humid climates such as Hong Kong’s. Experts share how to rid your home of harmful particles that can cause coughs, allergic reactions and even cancer. Photo: Shutterstock
Black mould is a chronic health hazard that thrives in humid climates such as Hong Kong’s. Experts share how to rid your home of harmful particles that can cause coughs, allergic reactions and even cancer. Photo: Shutterstock
Architecture and design

He turns fallen trees into furniture and he’s about to get very busy

Hong Kong furniture maker Lam Che salvages fallen trees and construction waste to make one-of-a-kind pieces and art installations.

Wellness

Doll’s house collectors think small with big mental health benefits

Adult collectors spend big on mini homes, furniture and decor in a pastime that eases stress and anxiety, and is booming in wake of Covid-19.

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Architecture and design

A cherished Irish tradition is dying out. New school aims to fix that

At the Donegal Thatching School, master thatchers teach their skills to help preserve Ireland’s long tradition of thatched-roofed cottages.

Trainee thatcher David McFarren (front), a student of the Donegal Thatching School, works on a thatched cottage in the village of Bunbeg, Ireland on March 9, 2025. Photo: AFP
Trainee thatcher David McFarren (front), a student of the Donegal Thatching School, works on a thatched cottage in the village of Bunbeg, Ireland on March 9, 2025. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

Lost your phone? Now you can ask your Samsung fridge to find it

The latest Samsung Bespoke fridges’ AI-enhanced Bixby assistant responds to voice commands to find missing phones and activate appliances.

Fame and celebrity

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, unveils new brand As Ever on Instagram

2 weeks before her Netflix show With Love, Meghan debuts, the Duchess explained the brand name change and how she’ll sell more than just jam.

Architecture and design

Crazy new Dubai mega mansions cater to owners’ wild requests

Dubai developers are going to extraordinary lengths so that their luxury homes can compete with those in cities like New York and Hong Kong.

A mansion in Dubai. Priced anywhere from US$60 million to more than US$120 million, a new round of mansions and penthouses is being built in Dubai to attract the mega-wealthy around the world. Photo: Palace Group
Architecture and design

Trees star at these stunning homes and buildings as creators go bark-ing mad

From airports and apartment buildings to beautiful private houses, architects and interior designers are using trees to striking effect.

A Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa) tree is situated in an infinity pool in this rendering of a home in New Delhi, India, designed by New York-based firm ODA Architecture. Photo: AP
A Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa) tree is situated in an infinity pool in this rendering of a home in New Delhi, India, designed by New York-based firm ODA Architecture. Photo: AP
Wellness

Can’t sleep well in your studio or small flat? Try these 5 expert tips

Do you find it hard to sleep properly in your small flat or studio? Experts offer tips that will help you get a good night’s rest, from changing your environment to reducing external stimulation.

Chinese culture

Feng shui office designer on how to create ‘balance’ in workspaces

Thierry Chow, a Hong Kong feng shui designer of workplaces, shares how she uses colours, lighting, layout and plants in harmony to make a productive space, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

Chinese culture

Singaporean architect goes viral on TikTok with feng shui videos

With millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, Singaporean architect Cliff Tan’s quirky viral videos are bringing the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui to a whole new audience.

Singaporean architect Cliff Tan in a still from one of his Instagram videos. Photo: Instagram/dearmodern
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